Chef's Best

We get the inside scoop on the best budget bites, the coolest bars and more from the top culinary talent in Toronto and beyond.

Cody Wilkes Simpl Thing | Simpl Things executive chef Cody Wilkes shares his fave places to eat

Cody Wilkes from Simpl Things on his must-try meals around Toronto

by Katie Bridges

We chat to the executive chef at Parkdale neighbourhood haunt Simpl Things to find out where he grabs coffee, late-night bites and the reservation he's dying to make.

Fat Rabbit | Executive chef Zach Smith poses at Fat Rabbit

Where Fat Rabbit's executive chef Zach Smith likes to eat in Niagara

by Katie Bridges

Add these chef-approved Niagara gems to your summer hit list. Fat Rabbits executive chef Zach Smith rounds up the region’s can't-miss eats and drinks — perfect for food lovers and families alike.

Chef Nuit Regular

Where chef Nuit Regular likes to eat, snack and sing karaoke in Toronto

by Hunter Gutman

Fresh off the launch of her new bar Tha Phae Tavern, the seminal chef chats with me about the meal that impressed her most lately, her guilty pleasure, favourite budget meal and more.

Where Evelyn Chick loves to drink, eat and people-watch in Toronto

by Hunter Gutman

The renowned beverage expert reveals what's new at her cozy Parkdale bar, Simpl Things, and shares her picks of the best eats in the city.

Where The Dorset's exec chef Ryan Lister eats | The Dorset's exec chef Ryan Lister

A Q&A with Ryan Lister, the executive chef at coastal English spot The Dorset

by Katie Bridges

We chat with Ryan Lister, executive chef at The Dorset, to find out how his hometown inspired the menu at the coastal English restaurant and where he likes to eat when he's off the clock.

Bon Appétit host and test kitchen director Chris Morocco

Chris Morocco on becoming a better homecook and his fave Toronto spots

by Katie Bridges

The holidays don't need to be stressful. Chris Morocco, the host of Bon Appétit's Dinner SOS podcast, guides us through the season and explains why one should always have a personal cheese plate.